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Watch: Ishan Kishan's Antics On Test Debut Has Internet ROFL

Team India completely dominated West Indies on Day 1 of the first Test at Windsor Park in Dominica on Wednesday. Opting to bowl first, the hosts were bundled out for just 150 after Ravichandran Ashwin took a five-wicket haul. Later, India ended the day with 80 runs on the board without losing any wicket and trailing by only 70 runs. The match also turned out to be an interesting one as the Rohit Sharma-led side made some changes to their line-up and handed the debut caps to Yashasvi Jaiswal and wicketkeeper Ishan Kishan.

Watch: Yashasvi Jaiswal Gets Off The Mark In International Cricket With Exquisite Upper-Cut Boundary

The Day 1 of the ongoing first Test between India and West Indies ended in the favour of the visitors. Opting to bat first, West Indies kept on losing wickets at regular intervals, courtesy of the five-wicket haul by ace all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin. India scored 80 runs without losing any wicket at stumps after West Indies were bundled out for just 150. However, the match will be fondly remembered for the heroics of the debutant batter Yashasvi Jaiswal, who started his international career with a stunning boundary.

"Want The Two Debutants...": Rohit Sharma's Clear Message For Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ishan Kishan Ahead Of WI Test

The Indian Test team on Wednesday got two new members in Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ishan Kishan as the duo was named in the side for the first Test against West Indies in Dominica. While Jaiswal will be opening for India, Kishan will be the keep the wickets. India captain Rohit Sharma had on Tuesday announced that Indian team will field Shubman Gill, who has opened in the past, in a new position at No. 3 while the team will see a new opening left-right opening combination.

India's Predicted XI vs West Indies, 1st Test: Will Ishan Kishan Make The Cut?

India will begin their World Test Championship cycle on Wednesday when they take on West Indies in the first Test of the two-match series at Windsor Park in Dominica. The Indian team is set to hit the transition button with the much-anticipated debut of Yashasvi Jaiswal in the two-Test series against a wounded West Indies, which is searching for a road to redemption. Cheteshwar Pujara's highly-debated exit has created a slot in the Indian top-order and the immensely talented Mumbai left-hander will hope that he lives up to his 'name' and promise that he has shown at the first-class level before being thrown at the deep end of the pool.

Watch: Ishan Kishan Pranks Shubman Gill, India In Jovial Mood Ahead Of WI Test Series

After a month of break, the Indian cricket team gets down to action once again as they take on West Indies in the first Test of a two-match away series. While the hosts, after their shock elimination from the ODI World Cup Qualifiers would be eager to prove that they are still relevant in world cricket, the Indian team too is beset by certain challenges. Cheteshwar Pujara's much-debated exit has created a slot in the Indian top-order and the immensely talented Mumbai left-hander will hope that he lives up to his 'name' and promise that he has shown at the first-class level before being thrown at the deep end of the pool.

"God Has A Bigger Plan For Me": Indian Cricket Team Star On West Indies Tour Snub

Jitesh Sharma was one of the most consistent performers for Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 and his strike rate of 159.24 is currently the fifth highest overall for any batter with more than 500 runs in the competition. With Rishabh Pant sidelined due to injury, the Indian cricket team has been looking for a wicket-keeper batter to replace him and ahead of the West Indies tour, Jitesh's name was doing the rounds. However, the selection committee went with Ishan Kishan and Sanju Samson as the options in white-ball cricket. In a recent interaction, Jitesh opened up about missing the cut.

"Rinku Singh Could Have Been A Better Choice...": Ex-India Star's Blunt Verdict On India's Squad For West Indies T20Is

The Board for Cricket Control in India (BCCI) announced India's squad for the upcoming T20I series against West Indies and one of the notable additions to the team was Mumbai Indians youngster Tilak Varma. The left-hander was revelation in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 and he showed a brilliant level of consistency in an injury-hampered season. However, questions were raised over the omission of Rinku Singh who emerged as the star for Kolkata Knight Riders with his aggressive brand of batting and even West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell called him one of the best finishers in the tournament.

How India's T20I XI Could Look Like With Only U-25 Players

It is fair to stay that Team India will be entering a new era after the conclusion of the ODI World Cup later this year. Veteran stars Virat Kohli (34) and Rohit Sharma (36) have carried the baton for nearly a decade. But, as they say, all good things must come to an end. While the change might not be imminent, the selectors will have to do it eventually, especially with the T20 World Cup set to be held next year in West Indies and USA. Hardik Pandya has led the team in the absence of Rohit, who is currently the all-format captain, but his injury record makes it a catch-22 situation.

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Watch: Ishan Kishan's Antics On Test Debut Has Internet ROFL

Watch: Yashasvi Jaiswal Gets Off The Mark In International Cricket With Exquisite Upper-Cut Boundary

"Want The Two Debutants...": Rohit Sharma's Clear Message For Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ishan Kishan Ahead Of WI Test

India's Predicted XI vs West Indies, 1st Test: Will Ishan Kishan Make The Cut?

Watch: Ishan Kishan Pranks Shubman Gill, India In Jovial Mood Ahead Of WI Test Series

"God Has A Bigger Plan For Me": Indian Cricket Team Star On West Indies Tour Snub

"Rinku Singh Could Have Been A Better Choice...": Ex-India Star's Blunt Verdict On India's Squad For West Indies T20Is

How India's T20I XI Could Look Like With Only U-25 Players